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Evidence Guide: MSS024021 - Assist with assessing and monitoring stormwater systems

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MSS024021 - Assist with assessing and monitoring stormwater systems

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Perform field work

  1. Visually inspect stormwater systems to determine the degree of erosion or sediment transport along drainage channels
  2. Assess the apparent effectiveness of current stormwater control devices
  3. Assess the state of riparian vegetation associated with earth formed channels, ponds and basins
  4. Assess the diversity of vertebrate and invertebrate fauna in stormwater channels and receiving bodies
  5. Collect representative water, soil and sediment samples using specified sampling methods and equipment
  6. Obtain valid and reliable in-situ measurements using specified test methods and equipment
  7. Identify litter generation areas and visually inspect the effectiveness of gross pollutant traps
  8. Identify and promptly report any illegal discharge to the stormwater system
  9. Inspect the condition of flood mitigating structures along drainages
Visually inspect stormwater systems to determine the degree of erosion or sediment transport along drainage channels

Completed
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Assess the apparent effectiveness of current stormwater control devices

Completed
Date:

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Assess the state of riparian vegetation associated with earth formed channels, ponds and basins

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess the diversity of vertebrate and invertebrate fauna in stormwater channels and receiving bodies

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collect representative water, soil and sediment samples using specified sampling methods and equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obtain valid and reliable in-situ measurements using specified test methods and equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify litter generation areas and visually inspect the effectiveness of gross pollutant traps

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and promptly report any illegal discharge to the stormwater system

Completed
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Inspect the condition of flood mitigating structures along drainages

Completed
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Finalise field work

  1. Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base
  2. Ensure all samples and data are stored safely
  3. Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis
  4. Clean and test equipment before storage
Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base

Completed
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Ensure all samples and data are stored safely

Completed
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Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis

Completed
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Clean and test equipment before storage

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Confirm details of assigned activities with supervisor

  1. Clarify the scope and objectives of the assessment, constraints, stormwater components involved and stormwater management techniques already in use
Clarify the scope and objectives of the assessment, constraints, stormwater components involved and stormwater management techniques already in use

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Identify regulations, standards, guidelines and workplace procedures that apply to assigned activities

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Clarify the required outputs, timeframe, available resources and stakeholder involvement

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Source and assess available stormwater system data

  1. Locate and obtain existing stormwater system information and review its relevance and accuracy
Locate and obtain existing stormwater system information and review its relevance and accuracy

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Locate external sources of data sets and assess their availability, price, value and limitations

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Obtain selected data sets in accordance with workplace procedures

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Use available data to identify (sub)catchment boundaries and modifications, hydrologic range, major land use categories, areas of potential pollution and environmental issues relevant to the study

Completed
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Identify the underlying geological landforms

Completed
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Collect data on the local meteorological conditions

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Plan and organise assigned field activities

  1. Confirm data collection points and data quality requirements
Confirm data collection points and data quality requirements

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Analyse field activities to identify related tasks and plan efficient sequences

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Identify risks, safety and environmental requirements associated with field activities

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Assemble required field equipment and materials and check that they are fit for purpose

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Liaise with relevant personnel to explain the scope and purpose of field activities, organise site access and obtain permits

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Review work plan in response to new information, changed circumstances or instructions from relevant personnel

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Update work plan and communicate changes to relevant personnel

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Safely collect global positioning system (GPS) and environmental data

  1. Set up and optimise GPS equipment with correct datum and projection settings
Set up and optimise GPS equipment with correct datum and projection settings

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Set up measuring instruments on site and perform pre-use, calibration checks

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Operate GPS equipment and measuring instruments in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures

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Collect point positional data and attribute environmental data for each location in accordance with data collection plan

Completed
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Verify GPS and environmental data, identify atypical results and review procedures and troubleshoot equipment

  1. Visually inspect stormwater systems to determine the degree of erosion or sediment transport along drainage channels
Visually inspect stormwater systems to determine the degree of erosion or sediment transport along drainage channels

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess the apparent effectiveness of current stormwater control devices

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess the state of riparian vegetation associated with earth formed channels, ponds and basins

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess the diversity of vertebrate and invertebrate fauna in stormwater channels and receiving bodies

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collect representative water, soil and sediment samples using specified sampling methods and equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obtain valid and reliable in-situ measurements using specified test methods and equipment

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify litter generation areas and visually inspect the effectiveness of gross pollutant traps

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify and promptly report any illegal discharge to the stormwater system

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect the condition of flood mitigating structures along drainages

  1. Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base
Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure all samples and data are stored safely

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean and test equipment before storage

Completed
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Report current stormwater system conditions

  1. Review field measurements and results of laboratory analyses to identify significant trends and problems with data
Review field measurements and results of laboratory analyses to identify significant trends and problems with data

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Analyse data relating to catchment characteristics, existing conditions and management values

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Identify environmental issues that may impact on current stormwater management objectives and practices

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Report findings using a format and style that suits the intended use and in accordance with workplace guidelines

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Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with workplace confidentiality and security guidelines

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Maintain a safe work environment

  1. Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others

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Minimise environmental impacts of testing and sampling and generation of waste

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Collect and dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental requirements and workplace procedures

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Required Skills and Knowledge